Why did Jesus often speak in riddles instead of plain language? What should Christians make of divorce in light of Jesus' teaching? And how should we understand Old Testament prophecies about Christ?In this episode of Ask NT Wright Anything, Tom Wright and Mike Bird explore three challenging questions that sit at the intersection of biblical interpretation a ... Show More
Jul 13
Is the Greek Orthodox Church biblical? Are icons? Was John's Letter written to a woman? And should Christians judge?
Description: Is the Greek Orthodox Church biblical? Should Christians judge non-Christians? And who exactly was the mysterious "elect lady" in 2 John?In this episode, Tom Wright answers three thought-provoking questions about church history, biblical interpretation and how Christ ... Show More
44m 32s
Jul 6
What Did Jesus Mean By "My Father's House"? How should we think about euthanasia, and what are the rewards of Heaven?
What does the Bible really say about heaven, eternal rewards, and the future God has prepared for his people?First, they discuss the meaning of "treasures in heaven" and heavenly rewards. If the Christian hope is ultimately resurrection and new creation, why does the New Testamen ... Show More
35m 5s
Jun 29
Jesus and God's wrath, was the Holy Spirit in the OT and did God really command violence?
How do we make sense of some of the Bible's most difficult passages?In this episode, Tom Wright and Mike Bird discuss Jesus and divine judgment, the role of the Holy Spirit throughout Scripture, and the troubling problem of violence in the Old Testament.These are not easy questio ... Show More
50m 34s
Oct 2023
Q&A: Is Birth Control OK?, S** Addiction, Is a Wife Her Husband's Property? and More...
In today's episode, we answer some of our listener's questions. These are some challenging ones, but we hope to shine some biblical light on your uncertainties! New communication books: https://speak.fiercemarriage.comPrayer books: https://40prayers.comTo learn more about becomin ... Show More
28m 2s